Blood fetish, blood kink, vampire fetish, hematolagnia, haematophilia... Call it what you will, many blood lovers agree on one thing; blood is HAWT! Obviously you define what that means to you and what that experience looks like, but still. Sex, sexual pleasure, erotic expression and blood have gone together for likely the entirety of human history. Blood and lust are nearly inseparable. Despite this, there can be a lot of shame and barriers to engaging in this sort of play. From fear of being rejected to practical concerns, to all the meticulous rules the blood and sharps community espouses (with good reason!). Fear of judgment and worries for health and wellbeing can be a significant barrier. Even moreso, we often neglect to have vocal conversations surrounding these desires, and so individuals are sometimes left looking at the sometimes clinical world of sharps wondering "Is there something wrong with me?" This class takes a compassionate view towards these interests. Sex and erotic experiences are widely defined. We'll talk about queering pleasure, and how to engage in these discussions. Of course we'll talk risk mitigation, but we'll also talk about the options for when you want to consensually and intentionally blood bind with another person. Portions of this class will be recorded for ticket holders, however I encourage you to attend live as there will be an un-recorded portion brainstorming scene ideas.